Heroin

Heroin addiction can destroy lives if not addressed quickly and appropriately. If you or someone you love uses heroin, don’t wait. Reach out for help today!

How People on Heroin May Act

How People on Heroin May Act

It’s not always easy to recognize a heroin addiction in a loved one. However, learning about the common ways people on heroin act can help you identify early signs of heroin abuse. Read on to learn some of the most common symptoms and behaviors to look out for.  How...

A Guide to What Drugs Can Cause Cardiac Arrest

A Guide to What Drugs Can Cause Cardiac Arrest

Drug-related cardiac arrest is a prevalent cause of death. It’s the leading cause of death among illicit drug users—and it's on the rise. According to one recent study published in the British Medical Journal, there was an 81% increase in deaths from...

Why Is Heroin So Addictive?

Why Is Heroin So Addictive?

Heroin is an illegal drug that activates opioid receptors in the brain to block feelings of pain. It can also produce relaxation and an out-of-body sensation. Most users experience a sense of euphoria while taking the drug, which is why heroin is so addictive....

Heroin Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, Statistics, and Treatment

Heroin Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, Statistics, and Treatment

Heroin overdose is a significant player in the country’s ongoing opioid-related fatalities. In 2019, the number of deaths involving a heroin overdose topped 14,000–that’s nearly 5 times higher than what it was in 2010! Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of...

How to Help a Heroin Addict

How to Help a Heroin Addict

Using heroin just once can result in a debilitating addiction that destroys lives, hurts families, and ruins communities. It is an undeniable culprit of the spike in fatal opioid overdoses of the past few years that has already claimed the lives of over 70,000...

Heroin Addiction Maryland: Startling Facts and Statistics

Heroin Addiction Maryland: Startling Facts and Statistics

How Bad Is The Problem: A Short History The heroin crisis in Maryland and in the United States officially started at the beginning of the 2010s decade. Before heroin, the opioids causing intoxication and overdose cases the most were prescription opioids, but even...

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